Building-partition.



L. F. JAGKSON.. BUILDING PARTITION. APPLICATION nun IEB.15, 1 10.

Patented July 18,1911.

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LOUIS r. JACKSOILOF DENVER, coLonAndassxcmoa r DAVIS-JACKSON SUPPLY,

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Specification of Letters Pateht. v Patented J lily 18 191 1.,

, Application filed February 15, 191 Serial No. 543,964.

To all whom it may concern:

Be'itknown that'I, LoUIs F. JAoKsoN, a citizen of the United States, residing atv the city and'county of Denver and State of Colorado, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Building-Partitions; and I do declare the followin to be a-full, clear,

and exact description'o the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same, reference being had to the accompany- 'ingdrawings, and to the letters and figures of reference marked thereon, which form a part of this specification.-

M invention'relate's to improvements in partitions 'for buildings, being more especially intended for use in the construction of fireproof artitions though it must be understood t at my construction may be composed of any suitable material, whether com pletely fireproof or not, without departing from the-spirit of the invention;

. My improved partition structure forms the support for the plaster which constitutes the partition of a building, room or other structure and I prefer to employ as the sheeting or main member of the partition, a noncombustible or fireproof board, relatively thin but of suflicient stiffness or rigidity to accomplish the purpose. This board is of such structure that plaster will adhere to its sur-' faces while the-board forms a perfect closure without openings for the rooting or anchoring of the plaster, as is usually required. The vertical edges of the sheets of this board are jointed by T-shaped 'metal bars, the central member of the T-iron or bar passing between the edges of the sheets of board and rotruding therefrom the desired distance or fastening purposes. Inthese protruding members or tongues of the T-shaped bars are formed slots which are slightly inclined or extend at.an angle to thesurface of the board. Through these slots are passed fastening devices forming keys which prefer-- ably consist of small metal plates adapted to slide within thesl'otsof the said tongues and whenmoved longitudinally in the said slots will securely fasten the T-irons and board or sheeting structure together, theslots being so arranged that normally "a portion at one end of each slot will occupy a" position between the o} tliehoapd, being partly:

concealed thereby, so that when the keys or small metal plates are moved toward the partially concealed extremity of the slot, there will be a tendency to bring the board and the-metal bars into a tightly clamped relation. It may be stated that it is preferable for the slots in the protruding portions of the said tongues to have their partiallyconcealed extremities lowermost so that the tendency of the keys will be to move down wardly in vertical partitions.

. It must be understood that my improved partition structure may be. used for'sheeting purposes generally, whether the partition or -wall required is vertical or not. i

The metal keys passing through the slots of the tongues of the T iron bars may consist of relatively long strips, each of "which mayer of T-irons. In this way the fastening keys may form stiffening means for the partition.

Having briefly outlinedmy improved construction, I will proceed to describe the same in'detail, reference being made tothe accompanyingdrawing, in which is illustrated an "embodiment thereof. I

In this drawing: Figure 1 is a horizontal section showing a modified form of construcass through the slots of any desired num formed which occupy other than vertical positions. Applied to the portions of the sheets corresponding with the vertical joints between-the adjacent edges of the said sheets, are T-iro'n bars or studs 7, whose members 8 overlap the two adjacent sheets a on opposite sides of the vertical jointa vhile the members 9 extending from thee enter of the members 3 and constituting tongues. pass between the vertical edges of the sheets and protr'iid'e therefrom on the opposite pirovided with slots whose upper side of the artition. Thesetongues 9 are por- ons normally project slightl beyond the surface of the sheeting 5 on t e side where the tongues protrude, to permit the insertion of fastening keys 12 preferably com posed of metal plates which are applied by inserting them in theupper portions of the adjacent edges of the sheets, thus allowing a suflicient range of adjustment for obtaining the desired clamping capacity.

As shown in the drawing, the T-iron studs or bars are secured to the floor 13 by means of angle-iron members 14, one part ofeach angle iron being made fast to the floor by a screw 15 while the other part'is connected with the tongue 9 of the stud by a bolt 16.

'It. is evident that any suitable fastening means may be employed for properly securi theT-iron studs-to the floor. construction disclosed in Fig. 5 is a modification of the invention and 1s adapted for nsewhere a'hollow wall is desired.

In this went two parallel vertically arranged'wall members 32 are employed. These members being separated by a suitable space memberson the inside. The hollow tongues I ofthe studs pass between the adjacent ver- 33. In this case the T-irons or bars 3-1 have hollow central tongues35 which pass through the two wall members and protrude on the outside while the flanges 36 constituting the. base of these studs engage the sheeting tic-a1 edges of the sheeting-members of the the wall.

partition and-these studsare arran d in pairs, the members of which are directly op 'te each other in the wall members 32, an the hollow tongues are adapted to rece'ive vertically dis osed plates 37 of sufficient width tofit c osely between the verti- -cal edges of the hollow" tongues and span the space between the sheeting members of The protruding extremities of the hollow. tongues and the correspondin portions of each plate 37, areprovided wit slots, one member of each device havin a, straight slot and the coiiperating mem r an inclined slot, adapted to receive keys 38.- whereby the parts are securely connected 60 with each other and with the sheeting members of the wall or partition. In order to suitably strengthen this wall or partition, as illustrated in Fig. 5, I prefer to employ spacing channel bars 39 which are'securedv are brought together, after having been passed through both partition members, and astened as shown at 41. It is evident, however, that any suitable means may be employed for securing these spacing bars in placebetween the partition members 32.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim 1s:

1. In a wall or partition including a suitable sheeting, the combination of T-shaped bars or studs having their central members passed between the edges of the sheets formlng the partition, the protruding portions of the central members having slots inclined to the plane of the body of the T-shaped bars or studs, and fastening keys inserted in the slots for holding the sheeting in engagement with the bars or studs, substan-. tially' as described. y

,2. In a wall or partition including a suitable sheeting, the combination of bars or studs, T-shaped in cross-section and having their central members passed between the edges of the sheets forming the partition, and protruding be end the sheets, their p1'o-' trading portions ing provided with slots inclined to the lane of the body portion of the bars or stu s, and a key inserted in the said slots for holding the sheets in place, substantiallyas described.

3. In a .wall or partition including a suitable sheeting the combination with a vT- shaped bar or stud having its central'mem- 'ber passed between the. edges of the sheeting forming the partition, the protruding portion of the central member having slots inclined to the planeof the body portion of the T-shaped bar or stud, and fastening keys in" the slots, for the purpose setforth. 7 v I 4. In a wall or partltion including a suitable sheeting, the combination of a bar or stud, T-shaped in cross-section and having its central member passed between the edges of the sheets forming the partition and protrading beyond thesheets, its protruding portion being provided witha slot inclined to the plane of .the body portion of the T-= shaped'bar or stud, and a'key inserted in the said slot for holding the sheeting in position, substantially as described.

I 5. In a wall or partition including a suitable sheeting, bars or. studs, T-shaped in cross-section and having their central members passed between; the edges of the sheets forming the partitions and prpt-ruding from one side thereof, the protruding portions of the members having slots arranged diagonally thereof, substantially as described.

6. As an improved article of manufacture,

Correction in Letters Patent No. 998,293.

a stud or bar, T-shaped in cross-section, and

fastening devices inserted in the said slots for the purpose-set forth.

7. As an improved article of manufacture, a stud or bar, T-shaped in cross section and having one member provided with slots arranged diagonally thereof whereby a Wedging action may be given to fastening devices inserted in the said slots, substantially as described.

8. As an improved article of manufacture, a stud or bar T-shaped in cross-section and having one member provided with slots inclined to the plane of the other member, whereby a Wedging action may be given to a fastening device inserted therein.

9. As an improved article of manufacture, a stud or bar T-shaped in cross-section and having one of its members provided With slots inclined to the other member diagonally of the :length of the bar whereby a in the Patent Ofiice.

[snan] devices inserted in the said slots, substantially as described.

10. In a Wall or partition, including a suitable s'eeting, the combination with'a bar or stud having a laterally extending member passed between the edges of the sheeting forming the partition, the said member having slots inclined to the plane of the bar or stud, and fastening keys inserted in the said slots, for the purpose set forth.

11. The combination with a suitable sheeting, of a bar or stud having a laterally extending member passed through the sheeting, the said member having slots inclined to the plane of the bar or stud, and fastening keys inserted in the said slots, for the purpose set forth. I

In testimony whereof. I aflix my signature in presence of tWo Witnesses.

LOUIS F. JACKSON.

Witnesses VIRGINIA I. DAVIS, A. EBERT OBRIEN.

I It is hereby certified that in Letters Patent No. 998,993, granted July 18, 1911,

upon the application of 9 Louis F. Jackson, of Denver. Colorado, for an improvement in Building-Partitions, an error appears in the printed specification requiring correction as follows: Page 2, lines 31 and 63, for the abbreviation and numeral Fig; 5 read Fig. 1; and that the said Letters Patent shouldbe read with this correction therein that the same may conform to the record of the case C. G. BILLINGS,

Acting Gammissioner of Patents.

Correction in Letters Patent No. 998,293.

a stud or bar, T-shaped in cross-section, and

fastening devices inserted in the said slots for the purpose-set forth.

7. As an improved article of manufacture, a stud or bar, T-shaped in cross section and having one member provided with slots arranged diagonally thereof whereby a Wedging action may be given to fastening devices inserted in the said slots, substantially as described.

8. As an improved article of manufacture, a stud or bar T-shaped in cross-section and having one member provided with slots inclined to the plane of the other member, whereby a Wedging action may be given to a fastening device inserted therein.

9. As an improved article of manufacture, a stud or bar T-shaped in cross-section and having one of its members provided With slots inclined to the other member diagonally of the :length of the bar whereby a in the Patent Ofiice.

[snan] devices inserted in the said slots, substantially as described.

10. In a Wall or partition, including a suitable s'eeting, the combination with'a bar or stud having a laterally extending member passed between the edges of the sheeting forming the partition, the said member having slots inclined to the plane of the bar or stud, and fastening keys inserted in the said slots, for the purpose set forth.

11. The combination with a suitable sheeting, of a bar or stud having a laterally extending member passed through the sheeting, the said member having slots inclined to the plane of the bar or stud, and fastening keys inserted in the said slots, for the purpose set forth. I

In testimony whereof. I aflix my signature in presence of tWo Witnesses.

LOUIS F. JACKSON.

Witnesses VIRGINIA I. DAVIS, A. EBERT OBRIEN.

I It is hereby certified that in Letters Patent No. 998,993, granted July 18, 1911,

upon the application of 9 Louis F. Jackson, of Denver. Colorado, for an improvement in Building-Partitions, an error appears in the printed specification requiring correction as follows: Page 2, lines 31 and 63, for the abbreviation and numeral Fig; 5 read Fig. 1; and that the said Letters Patent shouldbe read with this correction therein that the same may conform to the record of the case C. G. BILLINGS,

Acting Gammissioner of Patents.

It is hereby certified that in Letters Patent No. 998,293, granted July 18, 1911,

upon the application of Louis F. Jackson, of Denver. Colorado, for an improvement in Build ng-Partiti0ns," an error appears in the printed specification requiring correction as follows: Page 2, lines 31 and 63, for the abbreviation and numeral Fig. 5 read Fig. 1 and that the said Letters Patent should he read with this dorreetion therein that the same may conform to the record of the ease in the Patent Office.

Signed and sealed this 6th day of February, A. D., 1912.

[SEAL] C. Cb BILLINGS,

Acting Commissioner of Patents. 

